Books

Judith Turner-Yamamoto Took the Long Road Home to Her Southern Gothic Novel

The Cincinnati writer and teacher revisits her red-clay North Carolina childhood to create a personal story alternating between the 1920s and 1960s.

It’s Not Too Late to Join Your Library’s Summer Reading Program

These local library programs are the perfect summer escape without having to leave the Queen City.

Manuel Iris Gives Language to Emotions

The Cincinnati writer is a finalist for the 2022 Ohioana Book Awards for his bilingual collection of poetry.

Emma Carlson Berne Writes on Timeless Themes of Adolescence

The Cincinnati author releases “Shabbat Sabotage” thanks in part to a national grant supporting Jewish writers and Jewish-oriented books.

The Chaos Theory Behind Ohio’s Redistricting Fiasco

Republican lawmakers purposefully submitted gerrymandered election maps four different times in order to run out the clock on fair elections in 2022. Now we’ll have to pay up to $25 million to hold two primaries.

Laura Trujillo Is Stepping Up to Help

The Cincinnati journalist opens up about her mother’s suicide and hopes others will start addressing mental health.

Heid E. Erdrich Uses Words As Catalysts for Change

The University of Cincinnati's 2022 Elliston Poet-in-Residence hosts three virtual events this week.

Milford’s Mystery Library Is a Delightful Hidden Gem

Book lovers, history buffs, and curious kids can all find something worth exploring at this specialized library.

Julie Whitney’s Requiem for a Grounded Airplane

Her new children’s book takes readers inside Astra, a corporate jet shut down by the pandemic, and teaches about keeping hope while adapting to changes.
FEBRUARY 2022

Leili Malakooti Releases Keto-Themed Cookbook

The local Instagram influencer helps followers get into recipes for low carb, high fat meals.

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